Avalanche

Avalanche: Birthday Chutes

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
42°

Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Skiers ski cut two small, shallow, soft slabs along upper ridges. One broke above skier but not caught (Photo).